The Province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the Government of Canada to expand the province’s virtual care services Physicians and regulated health professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, dentists, optometrists and others can continue to offer publicly funded services virtually until March 31, 2022. Virtual care will continue to complement in-person care. One of the positive Read More…
Month: March 2021
$925M Sanofi Vaccine Facility In Ontario Will Create 300 High Quality Jobs
By Investing in Sanofi Province Will Create Hundreds Of Jobs and Increase R&D The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Canada’s in ability to mass produce vaccines at home in the middle of a global crisis. Canada has some of the worlds greatest minds, scientists and technology. Now with the creation of a state of the art Read More…
Today Marks International Day For Transgender Visibility
The Transgender community continue to fight for equality and basic human rights around the world As today marks international Transgender Day of Visibility, it provides an opportunity for Allies of the Transgender community understand the struggles and adversity they have faced. The road to equality is paved with sadness, injustices and far to often physical Read More…
Global leaders unite in urgent call for international pandemic treaty
25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call TDS News – The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a more robust global health architecture that will protect future generations, world leaders said in a commentary published today in several newspapers around Read More…
Dogs Now Allowed On Restaurant Patios, Sidewalk Cafes In This Province
The new law draws praises and criticism from Nova Scotians TDS News – Pet dogs are now allowed on restaurant, bar and café patios (along with their owners, of course) as part of the Rankin government’s promise to remove unnecessary barriers for restaurants to meet customer needs. “We’ve listened to the restaurant industry. They told Read More…
Turkey Hunting Season A First In New Brunswick
2021 marks the first wild turkey hunt to be held in New Brunswick TDS News – A new, limited-entry wild turkey hunting season has been introduced by the New Brunswick provincial government to take place May 10-22. “I am thrilled that our government is introducing a new wild turkey hunt,” said Natural Resources and Energy Read More…
Canada Commits $49.5-Million To Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis
Canada has committed $3.3 billion to Syria and the region since 2016 TDS News – A decade of war has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, leading to the dire suffering of millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified their hardship. Today, during the Brussels V Conference on Read More…
Trudeau & World Leaders Meet To Assess COVID-19 Fallout
Calls for additional measures to reduce debt burden and increase liquidity in low and middle-income countries to ensure full recovery With many countries continuing to struggle to overcome the human and economic devastation from COVID-19, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a meeting of world leaders on Monday, 29 March from 10 a.m. to 1:00 Read More…
$10 Million Drug Bust By RCMP & CBSA
CBSA and RCMP investigation leads to a tonne of opium seized TDS News – Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been just as busy trying to safeguarding our country and keeping contraband goods, such as narcotics, from reaching our communities. Read More…
Fake COVID-19 Vaccine BNT162b2 On The Rise In Mexico
Falsified COVID-19 Vaccine BNT162b2 identified in the WHO region of the Americas TDS News – The WHO Medical Product Alert refers to falsified COVID-19 Vaccine identified as “BNT162b2” detected in Mexico in February 2021 and recently confirmed as falsified to the WHO. The falsified product was supplied and administered to patients outside authorized vaccination programs. This Read More…
Genial SEO Experts Know Why Backlinking Lands You On The Front Page Of Google
Backlinking is the one aspect of marketing companies often overlook TDS News – Backlinks are an important part of website marketing that is often overlooked by many business owners trying to get ranked in Google. They also give an indication of the popularity of a website. You can easily find out if a site has Read More…
Brain Injury In Women Correlates Directly With Domestic Violence
Common thinking up until a few years ago was men were far more likely than women to end up with a brain injury. TDS News – Football, hockey, extreme sports, fighting – so many of the activities known to carry a risk of head trauma tend to be those that are more popular among males. Read More…
Canadian Big Polluter Find Record $60 Million
Teck Coal Limited to pay $60 million under the Fisheries Act and must comply with a Direction requiring pollution reduction measures TDS News – On March 26, 2021, Teck Coal Limited was ordered to pay a total of $60 million in fines and monetary court orders after a guilty plea was entered on two counts Read More…
Supreme Court Of Canada Rules Carbon Policy Is Within Federal Authority
The Supreme Court of Canada rules the federal carbon pricing law is constitutional Briefing Below Prepared by The Supreme Court of Canada TDS News – Parliament passed the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act in 2018, based on the consensus that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global climate change. Countries around the world committed to drastically reduce their Read More…
Major Global Tech Company HCL Expanding To Ontario
Strengthened relationship with India leads to a significant investment from HCL Technologies that will bring hundreds of good jobs to Mississauga The Ford government welcomed the decision by HCL Technologies to expand its Canadian operations with a new global delivery centre in Mississauga. The company is making a significant investment to build the centre which Read More…
A Fresh Start For Women Out Of Homelessness
Shelter Of Hope Leads The Way out of homelessness TDS News – A major challenge in addressing homelessness is having the right supports at the right time that will help a diverse mix of people whose needs and readiness are constantly shifting and changing. The Association for Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC) has the Read More…
New UK Study Confirms COVID-19 Vaccination Strengthens Immune System
99% of people have robust immune response against COVID-19 after one dose of Pfizer vaccine TDS News – A new study led by Sheffield and Oxford Universities with support from the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium has found that 99% of people generate a robust immune response against COVID-19 after just one dose of the Pfizer Read More…
Germany’s Strengthened Partnership Supports Thousands in Ethiopia
1.8 million people in Ethiopia remain displaced across some 1,350 sites TDS News – Ethiopia faces one of the world’s most complex human mobility environments, with myriad social, economic, political and climatic factors driving the movement of people within and beyond its borders. According to the latest National Displacement report prepared by the International Organization Read More…
Canadian Government Commits $3.2M Nunavut’s Fishing & Industries
Federal support for fisheries and sealing in Nunavut provides jobs and opportunities TDS News – Nunavut’s fishing and sealing industries are key economic drivers in the territory, supporting the livelihood of generations of Inuit. These industries are a source of sustainable economic development in Nunavut, providing jobs for Nunavummiut, as well as presenting a significant potential Read More…
Canada Teams Up With The Netherlands To Fight Type 2 Diabetes Research
More than 3 million Canadian adults – or 1 in 11 adults – were living with diabetes. TDS News – Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people across the world. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type, making up nearly 90% of all diabetes cases. T2D can result from a Read More…
UK Invest £2B In “Tempest” Air Combat System
Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has warned that the ‘freedom of the air cannot be taken for granted’ TDS News – UK Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has outlined how more than £2bn of investment in the Tempest program will power the next phase to build a world-leading new combat air system in a keynote speech at Read More…
Toronto Milestone, 400,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses To Date
Several regions in Ontario remain under Code Red lockdown TDS News – Amidst the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the City of Toronto is working with all healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 403,902 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. Toronto is currently vaccinating residents Read More…
Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Celebrates Canada’s National Inuit Art Gallery
Qaumajuq becomes Canada’s newest National Inuit Art Gallery TDS News – The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) announce a new partnership days before the March 27, 2021 opening of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG. WAG-Qaumajuq provides a home for largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, while the NFB has a rich Indigenous Read More…
Government Of Canada Announces $23.7 Million For 19 COVID-19 Safe Sites
Isolation sites are voluntary but strongly encouraged TDS News – Today, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced $23.7 million for the Province of Ontario to operate a number of safe, voluntary isolation sites in various communities identified under Ontario’s High Priority Community Strategy. These sites will help residents in the province who have COVID-19, or Read More…
Northern Ireland One Step Closer To Abortion Regulations
UK Government takes further steps to deliver on its legal obligations and uphold the rights of women and girls in Northern Ireland TDS News – Today, the UK Government has taken a further step to ensure women and girls have access to high-quality service provision for abortion and post-abortion care locally in Northern Ireland. Secretary Read More…
Until America Passes Reasonable Gun Laws…
Another mass shooting in the US, This is a America TDS News – There is nothing we can say that we have not said before. Politicians can keep their proverbial “Thoughts & Payers” and get their shit together and keep the kids safe. More great reading
Winnipeg Company Jet Stucco, Scores Hat-Trick With Employees
Jet Stucco, understands the importance of paying good wages, good working environment and steady employment TDS News – 2020 will forever be remembered as the year COVID-19 united the world, and the people of the world came together to fight a common enemy. In the middle of the pandemic, we saw the service industry decimated Read More…
Parti Québécois Tables Bill To Better Protect Whistleblowers
Stronger protection for whistler will help to fight corruption TDS News – The Member of Parliament for Jonquière Sylvain Gaudreault , filed last week Bill n o 697 , which aims to strengthen the current law to better protect whistleblowers. This is a tool for genuinely fighting corruption and promoting the public interest, he believes. The Entitled An Act to Read More…
CBSA Convicts GTA Jewels Smuggler
CBSA investigation leads to conviction of jewellery smuggler TDS News – Today the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the results of a two-year long investigation leading to the conviction of a Toronto area man, and corporation, for smuggling gold jewellery into Canada. In early 2018, border services officers working at Toronto Pearson International Airport Read More…
Facebook Marketing Is Key To Businesses Recovering From The Pandemic Says Genial SEO
Genial SEO is one of the Top Facebook Marketing firms guiding small business when making important social marketing decisions TDS News – Nothing helps a business grow better than a solid marketing campaign, and Facebook is an excellent tool to do the job. As a business, it is important to always respond to comments written Read More…
UK Has Vaccinated Almost 95% Of People Aged 60
Half of all adults in UK receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine TDS News – Half of all adults in the UK have received their first dose of the (coronavirus) COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures show. The UK health services vaccinated a total of 26.8 million people between 8 December and 19 March with first Read More…
Canada Has Administered 3.68 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
Canada is in a race to vaccinate Canadians as more variants to begin to spread TDS News – As COVID-19 vaccines begin making their way into the arms of Canadians, new variants continue to pose a threat towards herd immunity. New cases of the virus are popping up across the country and while some provinces Read More…
Ontario Shifts Several Regions To Code Red As COVID-19 Spreads
Province making adjustments to public health measures for indoor and outdoor dining TDS News – On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving eight public health regions to new levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers Read More…
Wage Increase On April 1, Wait, Is This A Joke
Wage increases on April 1 for workers in the human service sector TDS News – The provincial government is investing $12.4 million to fund wage increases on April 1 for workers in the human service sector, including home support workers, community residence workers, special care home workers, and family support workers. “The government values its Read More…
Ford Government Taking Innovative Approach To Fighting Homelessness
By-name lists will collect detailed information and help match people with supports they need TDS News – The Ontario government is directing municipal service managers to begin collecting detailed, up-to-date information from individuals experiencing homelessness and use a strategy called by-name lists. This innovative approach is being launched across Ontario following significant consultation, and will Read More…
B.C Continues To Lead Nation In Affordable Housing For Vulnerable Communities
Forty-nine people will have a safe and secure place to call home with a new supportive housing project opening in Kelowna TDS News – “These 49 new supportive homes will help support people who are vulnerable in the community and provide a safe place for those who don’t have a home,” said David Eby, Attorney Read More…
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Outweighs The Risks Says Health Canada
AstraZeneca has been a rise in blood clotting among many recipients of the vaccine TDS News – Astrazenca was one of the early vaccines to be approved by the United States and Canada for emergency authorization of use. Up until a few weeks ago, there were little known side effects and was viewed as the Read More…
B.C. Celebrates Francophone Day
March 20 as B.C. Francophone Day TDS NEWS – Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Responsible for Francophone Affairs, celebrated the 19th annual B.C. Francophonie Day with the francophone community. Since 2002, the Province has proclaimed March 20 as B.C. Francophonie Day, in recognition of the social, economic and cultural contributions francophones and francophiles have Read More…
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules In Favour Of First Nations Families
Canadian Government responsible for greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities TDS News – On March 17, 2021, the Government of Canada received confirmation from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on the importance of increasing funding for First Nation children and families living on-reserve and in the Yukon not served by First Nations Read More…
Canada Receives Iran’s Final Report Into The Downing Of Ukraine Flight PS752
167 passengers and crew died in the downing of Ukraine Flight Ps752 TDS News – The downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 shocked the entire international community. The tragic loss of life hit close to home as there were many Canadians onboard. At first the downing was blamed on mechanical failure by the Iranian Read More…
Black Class Action Lawsuit Against The Government Of Canada
Black employees want equality and representation Black employees sue the Federal Government for decades damages include the wrongful failure to promote, intentional infliction of mental suffering, constructive dismissal, wrongful termination, negligence, and in particular, violations of employment law, human rights law, and Charter breaches. There have been many class action lawsuits filed against the Canadian Federal Read More…
8 Dead In Another Mass Shooting In The United States
Expect thoughts and Prayers and that’s about it from politicians On 3-16-2021, at around 5:47 PM, Atlanta Police Officers responded to a business robbery in progress call at 1916 Piedmont Road in Northeast Atlanta. Upon arrival, officers located 3 females deceased inside the location from apparent gunshot wounds. While still on scene, officers were advised Read More…
New UK Law, Tags Ex Convicts Upon Release
Burglars, thieves and robbers released from prison will be made to wear GPS tags to track their movements in a world first scheme to crack down on neighbourhood criminals. TDS News – With more than half of those convicted of theft and burglary reoffending within a year and almost 80% of cases resulting in no Read More…
The Provocative Untold Stories Of Black Women In Rock ‘n’ Roll
Rock ‘n’ Roll Tackles Sexism, Racism, and Ageism as Black Women in Rock Music TDS News – In the early 20th century, Black trailblazers created and popularized rock ‘n’ roll music, spawning generations of white imitators who rode rock to international stardom and multimillion dollar careers. Yet, why are there so few Black women artists Read More…
Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWS), Key To Canada’s Food Security
Government announces comprehensive plan to better protect foreign workers in order to secure Canada’s food supply chain TDS News – Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) have played an important role in ensuring our food security for decades, and especially during this pandemic. Their continued safety and timely entry into Canada is essential to our economy, and Read More…
PEI Streamlines Autism Assessment Wait Time For Kids
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. TDS News – The Social ABCs(link is external) program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing families with intervention support at the first signs of concern, Read More…
CampTO First Signs Of Return To Normalcy
Mayor Tory announces spring break CampTO programs TDS News – Today, Mayor John Tory announced that registration will be opening for spring break CampTO programs on Tuesday, March 23. The City of Toronto will offer spring break camps from April 12 through to April 16. In February, the provincial government announced March break would be Read More…
Canada & US Join Forces To Protect $46 Billion Industry
Canada, United States agree on protocol to guide bilateral trade if African swine fever is detected in wild pigs TDS News – Today, Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have reached another milestone in their collaboration on prevention and preparedness related Read More…
Libya Takes Important Step To Unity With Swearing In Of Unified Government
Special Envoy congratulates the Prime-Minister Abdlehamid AlDabaiba and his cabinet as well as the new Presidency Council TDS News – The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya, and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ján Kubiš welcomes the swearing-in of the Government of National Unity (GNU) today before the House Read More…
UK Fighter Jets Strike Terrorist Targets In Syria And Iran
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria TDS News – British Royal Air Force continued to conduct strikes, as part of the global coalition’s support for the Iraqi Security Forces, as they conduct operations to prevent the Daesh terrorist group from re-establishing its presence in the country. The Read More…
$200 Million Electric Vehicle Factory Investment Coming To Quebec
Major investments by Canada and Quebec in electric vehicle battery assembly TDS News – Today Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced on Monday an equal investment totalling nearly $100 million to Lion Electric, for the establishment of a highly automated battery-pack assembly plant in Saint‑Jérôme, in the Laurentians. This Read More…
UK Imposes New Round Of Sanctions Targeting Syrian Regime
The UK has announced a fresh round of targeted sanctions on the Assad regime, including close allies of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. TDS News – Today the UK government announced a fresh round of targeted sanctions on the Assad regime, including close allies of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, to send a clear message Read More…
Vaccine Hesitancy Poses Huge Problem To Herd Immunization
City of Toronto announces formation of a COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Working Group TDS News – Today, the City of Toronto is providing additional details on efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy led by the City’s COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Working Group. “We are doing everything we can as a municipal government to get as many people vaccinated Read More…
Businesses Are Turning To Marketing Experts Genial SEO To Get Them Through The Pandemic
The Pandemic has crushed small businesses, but many are turning to marketing experts Genial SEO to drive organic traffic to their websites TDS News – Website traffic is a rather encompassing term that can mean practically anything. There are many different ways to drive online traffic to your business, which is crucial in a pandemic. Read More…
Child Malnutrition Rates Soar As Violence Rages, In The Central Republic Of African
UNICEF and WFP warn that more than 1 in 3 health districts in the Central Republic of Africa are now on alert for a child malnutrition crisis due to recent violence TDS News – At least 24,000 children under five across 14 of the Central African Republic’s 35 health districts are at risk of severe Read More…
Ontario Launches Online COVID-19 Booking System
Individuals 80 Years of Age and Older Will Be Able to Schedule Appointments Online or By Phone TDS News – Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine booking portal launches Monday, March 15, just as a large spike in cases over the weekend. The portal will be live at 8:00 a.m. and will be accepting appointment bookings at mass Read More…
Over 100,000 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines Have been issued in Manitoba
Super inoculation sites of have been set up throughout the province TDS News – As part of the largest immunization campaign in the province’s history, a new milestone was reached as 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson announced on Saturday March 13. “This milestone means thousands Read More…
800,000 Accounts Breached At Revenue Canada
Revenue Canada data breach is not an isolated incident TDS News – In February, an analysis at Revenue Canada revealed they had significant evidence that some user IDs and passwords used to access CRA accounts may have been obtained by unauthorized third parties. “We wish to reiterate that these user IDs and passwords were not Read More…
Quebec Health Minister Charest, Says Playball
COVID-19 pandemic – Minister Isabelle Charest announces the return of organized sport TDS News – Today the government of Quebec confirms a gradual resumption of leisure and sports activities for all regions of Quebec as of March 26. The Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Isabelle Charest, made the announcement today. The Read More…
Ontario’s $2.5M Investment Hits The Right Key For Musician
Funding will support recovery and sustainability for the province’s music industry TDS News – Today the Ontario government announced an is investment of $2.5 million through the Unison Benevolent Fund’s COVID-19 Relief Program and the Canadian Live Music Association. This funding will help ensure Ontario’s music industry is strong, vibrant and remains a source of Read More…
Canadian Government Commits $247 Million Towards Yukon Gateway Project
The Yukon Government is committing and additional $112 million to the project TDS News – Today, Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, confirmed major funding for the Yukon Resource Gateway Project by the Government of Canada. The Yukon Resource Gateway Project will provide much needed upgrades to existing transportation infrastructure in two key Read More…
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Is A Game Changer, 96.4% Efficacy
Novavax Confirms High Levels of Efficacy Against Original and Variant COVID-19 Strains TDS News – Novavax, announced that its COVID-19 vaccine has a final efficacy of 96.4% against mild, moderate and severe disease caused by the original COVID-19. The company also announced the complete analysis of its Phase 2b trial taking place in South Africa, Read More…
MMIWG2S Advocate, MLA Nahanni Fontaine Kicked Out Of Manitoba Legislative Chamber
Nahanni Fontaine was kicked out by Manitoba Speaker for using the word “Crap.” Nahanni Fontaine, NDP MLA for St. Johns and Spokesperson for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit was kicked out of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Chamber and was denied entry back into the House yesterday after she stood her ground refusing Read More…
$40 Million In New Housing Funding Coming To The Yukon
Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home TDS News – Today, Federal Housing Minister together with Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation Pauline Frost, announced a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Canada and the Yukon Housing Corporation for a contribution of $20 million over five-years to support the construction Read More…
Ontario Turns To Digital Age To Accelerate Access To The Justice System
New strategy builds on recent changes to deliver more services remotely and online TDS News – Today the Ontario government took a significant step towards a new multi-year plan to speed up access to the justice system. Justice Accelerated is a groundbreaking strategy that will build a more accessible, responsive and resilient justice system. The Read More…
Saskatchewan COVID-19 Now Open To Seniors 85+
Vaccine Booking System Now Live for Seniors 85+ TDS News – Saskatchewan residents ages 85 and over from across the province are now able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone. Saskatchewan’s new online booking system is now accepting vaccine appointment bookings for residents 85 years of age and older. Alternatively, patients Read More…
Artic Gateway Transportation Hub, Now 100% Indigenous Owned
Community and Indigenous Ownership sets Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Rail Line on Track for Long-Term Success TDS New – Today the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announce an ownership transition that will see One North Community and Indigenous partners assume 100% ownership of the Port of Churchill, the Hudson Bay Rail line, the Churchill Read More…
UK’s £20 Fund Starts New Race For Electric Vehicle Superiority
Fund to help make innovation ideas towards zero-emission vehicles a reality announced. Innovative ideas for zero-emission vehicles could benefit from a share of £20 million in funding announced today by UK. “Investing in innovation is crucial in decarbonizing transport, which is why I’m delighted to see creative zero-emission projects across the UK come to life. Read More…
François Legault Accused Of Stonewalling Election Reform Bill
Reform of the voting system – Detailed study of Bill 39 must begin now! TDS News – MP for Matane-Matapédia, parliamentary leader and Parti Québécois spokesperson for the reform of democratic institutions, Pascal Bérubé, is impatient to see the start of the detailed study of the draft law n o 39, an Act to establish a new voting Read More…
Mental Health Programs Now Standard For Saanich Schools In B.C
Safer school with mental health programs under construction in Saanich TDS News – Children and youth in the Saanich School District will soon benefit from a new, seismically safe school with expanded mental health resources, as construction on the replacement of the Children’s Development Centre is underway. “So many students will continue to benefit from Read More…
Ontario Positioning Itself To Be A Global Player In Critical Minerals Export
Ontario’s initiative will generate investment, create jobs and opportunities in the mining sector TDS News – The Ford government is developing its first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy to help generate investment, increase the province’s competitiveness in the global market, and create jobs and opportunities in the mining sector. It will also support Ontario’s transition to a Read More…
Items From First COVID-19 Vaccination Heading To Smithsonian Museum
Long Island Jewish Medical Center nurse Sandra Lindsay’s historic first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be part of the National Museum of American History Collections TDS News – When Northwell Health nurse manager Sandra Lindsay received the first injection of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine last December, the nation tuned in to watch a turning point in the pandemic. That milestone Read More…
Mohawk College Leading The Way To Ontario Job Creation
Paid training and new college partnership to create more job opportunities TDS News – Today the Ford government highlighted the early successes of its program that offers compensation to new correctional officer recruits while they are undergoing training. The province is also partnering with Mohawk College to offer the virtual delivery of the corrections foundational Read More…
Genial Seo, The Company Helping Businesses Thrive In The Middle Of A Pandemic
Genial Seo, Search Engine Optimization experts that businesses call on to rank them in Google and drive traffic to their sites Search Engine Optimization is among the most crucial elements of an efficient and thorough online marketing plan. Finding the right company that will take the time to understand your business and provided the best Read More…
Newfoundland and Labrador Wants The Music To Keep Playing
Support Program for Professional Artists and Musicians TDS News – Bernard Davis, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation today announced that professional artists and musicians, whose earnings were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be able to apply for funding through the Artist Support Program – an extension of the Tourism and Hospitality Read More…
Government Establishes First National Action Plan To Protect Journalists
The government has published the UK’s first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment. Following reports to the UK government from journalists who have suffered abuse and attacks while going about their work, including being punched, threatened with knives, forcibly detained and subjected to rape and death threats. A survey of members Read More…
2.2 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines Have Been Administered Across Canada
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 6, 2021 TDS News – As of March 5th, over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across Canada. Federal, provincial and territorial authorities are working closely together to monitor vaccine safety following immunization with COVID-19 vaccines. To date, no unexpected vaccine safety issues have been identified. Read More…
75% Of Women In Bangladeshi Are Victims Of Domestic Abuse
IOM Opens First Women and Girls Safe Space for Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar TDS News – Nearly three-quarters of married Bangladeshi women have experienced domestic violence in their lives, according to a 2015 study, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated the risk. A recent report highlights the rise in gender-based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence, and child protection issues including child labour and child marriage in Read More…
Canada Approves Johnson & Johnson Single Shot COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson becomes the latest COVID-19 vaccine provider to be added to Canada’s approved list for authorized use TDS News – On January 29, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced topline efficacy and safety data from its Phase 3 clinical trial, demonstrating that the investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies met Read More…
50 New Locations On Toronto Streets To Get Photo Radar
The photo radar devices will begin installation in locations for the City of Toronto’s in May TDS News – The City of Toronto’s 50 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) A.K.A photo radar devices will begin rotating to the third round of locations in May to reduce speeding at more areas with safety concerns, encourage a wide-ranging Read More…
Calgary Police Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team responding to death of young woman TDS News – At about 4 p.m., the Calgary Police Service (CPS) responded to a third-floor room at the Nuvo Hotel, located at 827 12 Avenue SW, in response to a call placed by a woman who sounded distressed, was threatening self-harm and stated Read More…
B.C Expands Low Income Housing Initiatives
New fund helps local governments deliver on housing priorities TDS News – A new program supporting local governments to improve their development approvals process builds on the Province’s commitment to help people and communities get the homes they need built faster. “The ongoing pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for local governments and has heightened the Read More…
Quebec Creates National Working Group For Nurses
Shortage of nurses were prevalent across the county in the middle of the global pandemic TDS News – The global pandemic has stretched and over worked members of our health care industry, to the point of exhaustion. The frontline workers have been the heroes in the pandemic and sadly many have lost their lives to Read More…
Halifax Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions
Halifax has been in lockdown after variants of COVI-19 were detected in members of the HRM TDS News – Given low COVID-19 cases, the province is lifting or altering restrictions currently in place for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and its neighbouring communities. Many restrictions that came into effect on Feb. 27, such as restaurant hours, Read More…
B.C New Gun Bill Targets Gangs And Violence
Gang violence and illegal narcotics have been a major problem for B.C law enforcement TDS News – Gang members will have fewer options to buy, transport or possess real and imitation firearms under new legislation devised to make British Columbia’s streets safer. “We are putting expert advice into practice to reduce shootings related to gangs Read More…
CRTC Providing Greater Protection For Canadian Mobile Users
CRTC Expands protection to Mobile Users TDS News – The Wireless Code requires early cancellation fees to be reduced to zero within 24 months. Within the 24 months, you may need to pay an early cancellation fee and it will be calculated according to the formulas set out in the Wireless Code. The Wireless Code Read More…
‘I Can’t Breathe” George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passes
George Floyd’s murder caused sweeping changes to policing in America and how Black and Brown Americans are treated TDS News – Nearly one year ago, George Floyd gasped his last words, ‘I can’t breathe,’ and ignited a nationwide reckoning on the racial injustice and police brutality that exists in our country. ‘I can’t breathe.’ Since Read More…
Ontario Premier Ford Announces $27 Million Boost To Tourism Industry
Six of Ontario’s most popular tourist destinations to receive funding boost TDS News – The Ford government is providing a one-time investment of up to $27 million to support the continued operation, maintenance and capital needs of six major tourism and cultural institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. This funding will protect jobs while ensuring Read More…
$1 Million More Reasons Why Quebec Is Going To Smell More Fishy
$1 Million More Reasons Why Quebec Is Going To Smell More Fishy TDS News – The Canadian and the Quebec Government are announcing funding of more than $1 million to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these thirteen projects amounts to $855,806, and the Read More…
God Speed Texas, God Speed Mississippi
Texas & Mississippi Republican Governors Declare Pandemic Over TDS News – Governor Abbott of Texas and Governor Jonathon Tate Reeves of Mississippi have prioritized their own personal re-election campaigns over that of the safety of their citizens. Repealing all mask mandates and all businesses can now fully open without restriction, is as stupid as it Read More…
Ford Government Commits Massive $1 Billion In Support for Small Businesses
Helping is on the way for Business Owners Affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions TDS News – The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1 billion through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 Read More…
Great News For Nova Scotian Campers
Nova Scotians Campers Can Start Booking Campsites Early TDS News – Now is the time to start planning your summer camping adventure as reservations for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks 2021 camping season open April 6, 7 and 8. “Each year, more than a million visitors enjoy activities like swimming, camping, paddling, nature exploration and hiking Read More…
Winnipeg Foundation Selected To Manage New Manitoba Child Care Trust
The new trust is a part of the Pallister Government’s New Child Care Sustainability Trust TDS News – The Pallister government is following through on a commitment set out in Budget 2020 to create a new $11.5-million Child Care Sustainability Trust to provide one-time grants to support innovative projects that will enhance access and inclusivity Read More…
Alleged Smuggling Ring Busted At Canadian, U.S Boarder
Smuggling leads to 27 charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Customs Act: TDS News – A Kawartha Lakes resident is facing charges following the interception of prohibited firearm suppressors. Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that Lawrence Brazeau, from Kawartha Lakes, has been charged with weapons-related offences following the completion of an alleged Read More…
The Town of Petawawa is Turns Food Waste Into Clean Energy
Federal Government invest $2.7 Million in Petawawa clean energy project Canadians want cleaner air and cleaner water for their children and grandchildren. The of Government of Canada signaled their priority to make climate change a core part of their policies to help Canadians cut pollution in their communities, while saving on energy costs and creating Read More…
Ford Government Set To Modernize Ontario Municipal Services
Funding helps large municipalities find better and more efficient ways to operate TDS News – The Ford government is providing almost $10 million to help large municipalities find better and more efficient ways to operate and save taxpayers’ dollars. This investment is being delivered through the province’s Audit and Accountability Fund and will support initiatives Read More…
B.C Compensating Students For Incorrect Exam Results
Apology letters are being sent to all students whose exam marks were impacted TDS News – The compensation fund is accepting applications online for students who can demonstrate losses or expenses that arose from the June 2019 provincial Grade 12 exam tabulation errors. The Ministry of Education is taking these steps to fulfil the final two Read More…
Canada’s Increases Humanitarian Efforts To Bring Clean Water To Yemen
Canada’s new funding is in response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen The human cost of the ongoing conflict in Yemen is dire. The situation in Yemen is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Constant wars, corruption and acts of terrorisms, Yemen is among the most poorest countries in the world. Today Karina Gould, Read More…
Former French President Sarkozy Sentenced To 3 Years In For Jail Corruption
Sarkozy convicted of bribing a French Magistrate Nicolas Sarkozy Former President of France was sentenced to three years in jail after being found guilty in a Paris court early Monday morning for corruption. Two of the three years for Sarkozy has been suspended. Sarkozy and his lawyer at the time of his presidency was convicted Read More…